Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the concept of a "file" and how it relates to their favorite things, like pictures and stories. They will learn to identify what a file is and create their own mini-files using drawings or words!

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• Stickers (optional)
• Folder or envelope to store their creations

Before the lesson, make sure to have a quiet space for drawing and coloring. You might want to explain what a file is in a simple way, like saying it's a way to keep things organized, like how we keep toys in a toy box.

Activities

• Drawing Your Favorite Things: The student will draw pictures of their favorite toys, animals, or foods. Explain that each drawing is like a special file that holds a memory or story.

• Story Time File: Help the student create a mini-book by folding a few sheets of paper together. They can write or dictate a short story and illustrate it. This book is their special file of stories!

• Sticker File Fun: If they have stickers, let them decorate their folder or envelope with stickers. This will be their "file" to keep their drawings and stories safe!

Talking Points

• "Do you know what a file is? It's like a special box where we keep things safe!"
• "When we draw, we are making our own files! Each picture is a little story!"
• "What is your favorite toy? Can we make a file about it? Let's draw it!"
• "Look at all these stickers! We can use them to make our file pretty! What stickers do you want to use?"